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15 August, 2012

It's that time again . . . . .

Bags packed. House emptied. House cleaned. Car returned to the church. Family gatherings behind us. One last trip to the beach. Done.

So it’s that time again. Time for the great effort of trying to freeze-frame each interaction, each lovely scene, each favorite flavor, each person we love. Time to savor all over again treasures-in- time with loved ones. Time for one last hug…over and over again. Time to separate. Ugh!

It’s that time again. Looking back, wondering if we spent the time within the year doing what was most important. Pondering if we could have made more time to be with friends and family. With each memory comes gratitude for time shared with others. Prayer time. Play time. Meal time. Exercise time. Coffee time. Church time. Friendship time. Encouragement time. Gratitude for the time we have. Now it’s that time again.

This time is hard. No easy way through. It’s that time between wanting to stay with those we love and wanting to get on with the new beginning ahead. This time is hard, and it is already that time again.

It’s that time again, when we feel the sweet peace that only God gives. The time when we know without any doubt we are doing what is right, what is God-given for us, to us. This is the time when we firmly plant our feet on the foundation of God’s faithfulness and rest on His promises. This is the time when we say all over again, “All our changes come from Him, He who never changes. I’m held firm in the grasp of the Ro,ck of all the ages. All is well with my soul, He is God in control. I know not all His plans, but I know I’m in His hands. Whatever is His way, all is well.” (words by Robin Mark, click on this link to listen to "All is Well")

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Jeff & Christine

Why We Serve

Since arriving on the continent of Africa as missionaries, we have taken chances, faced challenges, and seen many changes. Through it all, we have experienced God's faithfulness and provision. As new missionaries, we claimed 2 Corinthians 3:4-5 as our life verses, reminding us that "God is our adequacy." We relied on God's help as we adapted to new cultures and learned to use our professional skills in new ways. We sought His help as we built relationships with our missionary co-workers and those we serve in Africa.

As we continue to serve, we continue to rely on God to be our adequacy. In Uganda we encounter great challenges, yet great joys as we experience God working to bring wholistic transformation to lives. We are excited about continuing to serve God in Uganda and the surrounding countries. As we grow in our personal relationships with Christ, we want to share more of the abundant life in Him with others.